How far is Wheaton, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wheaton and Elgin is 14.83 miles (23.86 km).

Flight distance from Wheaton, IL to Elgin, IL is 14.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wheaton, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 19.41 miles (31.24 km) by car.

Driving from Wheaton to Elgin will take approximately 00 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. It is located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Wheaton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wheaton Historical Society and the Wheaton College campus.

Population 52451
GPS Coordinates 41°51'58"N 88°6'25"W
Latitude 41.8661400
Longitude -88.1070100
Altitude 231
Country United States
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#2 Elgin

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Elgin is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin History Museum.

Population 110196
GPS Coordinates 42°2'14"N 88°16'52"W
Latitude 42.0372500
Longitude -88.2811900
Altitude 227
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Wheaton and Elgin

The distance between Wheaton and Elgin is 31 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Elgin. The current time is 07:07:34.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.59 liters (0.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wheaton and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wheaton to Elgin is $2.47 (diesel $2.95).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $2.47 $2.82 $3.12 $2.95

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wheaton and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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